Boy · #3,534 in 2026

Estus

Name: Popularity of the name Estus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Estus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,534

Peak Rank

#2,385 (1919)

Total Babies

188

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1905

First Year

1956

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#2385

Peak Rank

188

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Estus

Estus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1905, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 12 Estuss were born — ranking #2,385 that year. As of 2026, Estus ranks #3,534 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 188 Estuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Estus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Estus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Estis
Estas
Aestas
Esta
Estes
Festus
Ests
Esus
Estrus
Estrous
Cestus
Istas

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Estus

What does the name Estus mean?

Estus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1905. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Estus in 2026?

In 2026, Estus ranks #3,534 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Estus most popular?

Estus reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #2,385 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Estus most popular?

Estus has historically been most popular in Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Estus.

Is Estus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Estus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Estus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Estus include Sie, Maryland, Ada. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Estus

Estus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1905 and has accumulated 188 births in the dataset. Estus's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #2,385. Use the chart and map above to compare Estus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.